"At the video conference with DCs, CM took stock ofCOVID-19 situation and measures taken to control its spread.Discussions also happened regarding starting of certaineconomic activities in parts of the state," official sourcessaid.
The state government would take any decision in thisregard after the Centre issues fresh guidelines or directives,they said, without elaborating. The meeting came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modiheld a video conferencing with Chief Ministers to discuss thesituation arising due to COVID-19 in the country, which isunder lockdown since March 25 to contain the pandemic. Only nine chief ministers spoke in the virtual meetingwith the Prime Minister and Yediyurappa did not get anopportunity.
A senior Minister, who attended the meeting told ,necessary directions regarding the lockdown after May 3, werelikely to come in a couple of days. "Most of the Chief Ministers wanted the lockdown tocontinue to contain the spread.... nothing concrete emerged,but we expect the necessary directions will follow in coupleof days. This is what we expect after seeing what has happenedas a followup to three to four such video conferences in thepast," he said. The Minister said the larger opinion was that the currentmeasures should continue and inter state or inter districtmovement should not be allowed. Regarding movement within the districts that are greenzone, some decision may be taken soon, he said, adding thePrime Minister also asked states to concentrate on reforms,aimed at attracting investments in the days to come. KSUVS VS